2021 Jaguar E-Pace SE D 4X2 2.0L Diesel · FG21 VCP

A clean and stable MOT profile defines this 2021 Jaguar E-PACE, with two consecutive pass certificates carrying no advisories or minors, the most recent issued on 18 May 2026 and the prior one on 24 May 2025. This unbroken run of defect-free outcomes follows the only recorded set of advisories, noted at the 20 May 2024 test, suggesting the brake discs and wiper blades flagged that year were either rectified or replaced ahead of the 2025 examination. The pattern as a whole points to a vehicle that has presented no structural, emissions, lighting, or major brake concerns at test, although the underlying wear items identified in 2024 remain the principal mechanical thread in its history. With around 32,321 miles accumulated over five years, the E-PACE is running at approximately 6,464 miles annually, a figure close to the national average for a car of this age and segment. There are no multi-year gaps between tests and no sudden spikes in recorded mileage, so the odometer progression appears consistent with regular use rather than extended periods of standing or atypical driving. Mechanical implications of this moderate, steady usage are that consumables such as brake pads, discs, tyres, and the diesel particulate filter have been exercised regularly, reducing the likelihood of seized calipers, flat-spotted tyres, or DPF saturation that often affect very low-mileage diesels. However, the mileage is sufficient to have generated genuine wear on friction surfaces and suspension components, even though the test record has not yet captured any such deterioration. The advisory notice on the inboard nearside and offside front brake discs from 2024 warrants specific attention during inspection, as both inner disc surfaces were recorded as worn, pitted, or scored. On a test drive, the buyer should listen for any brake squeal, rhythmic judder through the steering wheel or brake pedal under firm deceleration, and feel for any pulling to one side that might indicate uneven disc wear or a binding caliper. A close visual inspection of the front wheels should look for lipping on the outer disc edges and any accumulation of dark brake dust on alloy surfaces, which can point to a seized caliper slider. Because the inboard disc face is difficult to see without removal of the wheel, it would be prudent to ask the seller for documented evidence of replacement or machining of both front discs since May 2024. Suspension condition, while not flagged in any MOT entry, should still be assessed in person given the mileage and the premium stance of this vehicle. At low speed over uneven surfaces, listen for clonks, knocks, or creaks emanating from the front suspension, which could indicate worn anti-roll bar bushes, control arm bushes, or top mount bearings. With the engine running from cold, observe any excessive white or blue smoke from the exhaust that could point to oil consumption issues common to higher-mileage diesels, and check that the stop-start system and diesel particulate filter regeneration cycle operate without warning messages on the dashboard. A handheld diagnostic scan for stored fault codes relating to the DPF, EGR valve, and AdBlue system would provide additional confidence, as none of these items are examined during the MOT but can represent significant rectification costs on a Euro 6 diesel of this age.